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John M. Van Donge

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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CRD#: 1840127
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Professional summary


John Marinus Van Donge, who also goes by John M Vandonge, John Marinus Vandonge, John Vandonge, is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in Santa Barbara, California.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 3, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John M Vandonge | John Marinus Vandonge | John Vandonge

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. SOLE OWNER OF REAL ESTATE; FAMILY TRUSTS; 915 ROBLE LANES SANTA BARBARA CA 93103; RENTAL PROPERTY; AFFILIATION STARTED 10/29/1998; 2 HOURS PER DAY; NOT DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. 2. KB ENTERPRISES; 119 HARBOR WAY SANTA BARBARA CA 93109; RESTAURANT; SILENT PARTNER; AFFILIATION STARTED 02/02/2015; 0 HOURS PER DAY; NOT DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. 3. KBV Capital-LLC; 820 S Main St - Suite 4362 Hailey, ID; Management Company for real estate and family investments; LLC Manager; 01/29/2020; 2 Hours per Month; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Investment-Related. 4. Fourfend; 125 E Victoria St - Suite J, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Threat Assessment; Advisor; Business advice; 07/14/2020; 5 Hours per Month; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Not Investment-Related. 5. 805BCapital; 820 South Main Street - 4362, Hailey, ID 83333; Family Holding LLC for investments and rental properties; Manager; 09/18/2020; 10 Hours per Month; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Investment-Related. 6. Alliloop; 1111 State Street Santa Barbara CA 93101; Connecting service sector employees to employers; Chairman of the Board; Business insight, assist in growth of company- guidance, board leadership; 02/17/2022; 20hrs/year; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Not Investment Related. 7. KKB Capital, LP; 820 S Main St #4362, Hailey, ID 83333; Family Limited Partnership for estate planning; Registered Agent; None - grantor; 09/20/2022; 1 Hour per Month; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Investment Related. 8. 805B Capital, LLC; 820 South Main Street #4362 Hailey ID 83333; family holding co/ real estate; Manager; Management; 4/2/23; 1 hours per week; not during securities trading hours; inv related. 9. BC First; PO Box 3597, Hailey, ID 83333; Non profit foundation for the mental wellness of first responders in Idaho - specifically Blaine County; Advisor; Advise on the creation and ongoing process of the non - profit entity; 05/12/2023; 1 Hour per week; During securities trading hours; Not Investment-Related. 10. Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue; 66 S San Anotonio Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110; To provide emergency search and rescue for residents and visitors of Santa Barbara County; President of the Board/Advisor; Run the board of Directors for the non-profit - help in leadership and management of the entity; 07/07/2023; 1 Hour per Week; Not during securities trading hours; Not Investment-Related. 11. Santa Barbara Police Foundation; P.O. Box 91929 Santa Barbara, CA 93190; 501c3 for the benefit of the men and women of the Santa Barbara Police Department; President; Preside over the Board of Directors of the Foundation; 04/08/2025; 3 hrs/month; Not during securities trading hours; Not Investment-Related

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

November 20, 2014 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 206 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Office #2: 111 N. Main 3rd Floor, Suite B Pob 5389, Ketchum, ID, 83340
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Santa Barbara, CA
Current

November 20, 2014 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 206 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Office #2: 111 N. Main 3rd Floor, Suite B Pob 5389, Ketchum, ID, 83340
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Santa Barbara, CA
Past

August 3, 1998 - November 21, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

August 26, 1997 - November 21, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

April 4, 1990 - January 16, 1991

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

December 20, 1988 - April 25, 1990

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
EATON PARTNERS | WASHINGTON CROSSING ADVISORS | TWP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC INVESTMENT SERVICES | STIFEL CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 793 / SEC#: 801-10746, 8-1447

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/1975 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2011 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(11/1/2024)
RR
California
(11/20/2014)
IAR
California
(11/21/2014)
RR
District of Columbia
(11/20/2014)
RR
Florida
(11/20/2014)
RR
Idaho
(11/20/2014)
IAR
Idaho
(8/15/2022)
RR
Iowa
(5/12/2025)
RR
Kansas
(9/27/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(10/27/2023)
RR
Missouri
(11/20/2014)
RR
New York
(11/20/2014)
IAR
New York
(11/13/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(11/20/2014)
RR
Oregon
(11/20/2014)
RR
South Dakota
(3/7/2022)
RR
Texas
(11/20/2014)
IAR
Texas
(11/20/2014)
RR
Utah
(12/14/2020)
RR
Vermont
(12/2/2024)
RR
Virginia
(11/20/2014)
RR
Washington
(7/17/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/20/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/20/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/15/1991
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
EATON PARTNERS | WASHINGTON CROSSING ADVISORS | TWP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC INVESTMENT SERVICES | STIFEL CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 793 / SEC#: 801-10746, 8-1447

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/1975 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2011 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
501 North Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
Mailing Address
501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone number
(314) 342-2000
Established
Missouri since 02/20/1900
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
6,464

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VISION PROGRAM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.SHAREHOLDER
AYD, PAUL JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CAPITAL MARKETS2963853
BRIGHT, GEOFFREY CLYDE JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP4696103
BROOKS, PATRICK RODGERSROSFP - CAPITAL MARKETS2223412
DODSON, CHARLES EDWARDCCO ADVISORY SERVICES1744430
FISHER, MARK PHILIPGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY4970942
HYDE, GINA ELIZABETHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CAPITAL MARKETS2812751
KRUSZEWSKI, RONALD JAMESPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD1434827
MELINGER, ADAM SCOTTROSFP - PCG2373020
NOLL, DOUGLAS WAYNEPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1614129
RAYMOND, CHARLES BRADFORD GREENCO-HEAD GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & ADVISORY2796106
SCHRICK, FREDERICK RICHARDPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5636488
SLINEY, DAVID DEANSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR2276514
ZEMLYAK, JAMES MARKEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR1586132

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts368,405
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 171,209,609,487

Disclosures


Regulatory Event168
Civil Event2
Arbitration60
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/18/2024
Cover Page
12/19/2023

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Company Information


STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 793Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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